cricket

Will Tigers continue their resurgence at Dhaka?

After winning the thrilling first Test in Chittagong by 22 runs earlier this week, England will be eager to extend its 100 percent record against Bangladesh when the teams face off again in Dhaka on Friday (October 28) for the second and final Test.
27 October 2016, 06:36 AM

Cricket: Record-breaker Bairstow still hungry for runs

He's already become the most prolific wicketkeeping batsman in a calendar year and with six Tests still to go, Jonny Bairstow has the opportunity to set a record beyond reach -- and silence his critics once and for all.
27 October 2016, 05:34 AM

Pak unchanged for 3rd Test

Pakistan's selectors have named an unchanged squad for the third Test against the West Indies after another crushing victory in the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

No Anderson for first Test

Fast bowler James Anderson was left out as England named an unchanged 16-man squad on Tuesday for their five-Test series
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'Sabbir's stomach pain not serious'

Sabbir Rahman's participation in the second Test seems a lot more certain as Bangladesh physio Bayjidul Islam told reporters yesterday that Sabbir's stomach pain was not a serious issue and that he is confident that the batsman will be able to play in the second Test in Dhaka.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

NZ take series to decider

Fast bowlers Tim Southee and James Neesham ran through India's middle order to help New Zealand to a 19-run series-levelling win in the fourth one-day international Ranchi on Wednesday.
26 October 2016, 18:00 PM

'We play to win'

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal is not satisfied by the Chittagong near miss, but is instead thinking about how they can win the second Test against England starting on Friday
26 October 2016, 11:57 AM

Sabbir to resume practice from tomorrow

Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman is cleared to practice with the team tomorrow ahead of the second Test against England on Friday
26 October 2016, 08:22 AM

ECB appoints Saqlain as consultant

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former Pakistan off-spinner Saqlain Mushtaq as a spin consultant for
25 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Sydney Thunder and Sixers to lock horns with Tigers in the lead up to BBL

Defending champions Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers will tackle a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI as part of their preparation for this summer’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League.
25 October 2016, 07:14 AM

Bangladesh expose England shortcomings

This tour of Bangladesh has been seen by many as a glorified warm-up before the main event of England’s winter begins. Yet this emerging nation showed they are a side who should be feared in home conditions after giving Alastair Cook’s side an almighty scare in the closest Test finish since England beat Australia by 12 runs in the opening match of the 2013 Ashes series at Trent Bridge.
25 October 2016, 06:33 AM

No more blonde Tiger

Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed has an eventful career so far and so it seems only fitting that he attempted to add a little colour
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Pakistan scent victory

Pakistan pressed West Indies hard for a series-clinching win in the second Test after setting a daunting 456-run target on the
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Babu's pitch-perfect tune

There were three great actors in the classic Test that ended in Chittagong's Zahur Ahmed Stadium yesterday -- winners
24 October 2016, 18:00 PM

Mosaddek Hossain and Shuvashis Roy included for Dhaka Test; Shafiul left out

The Bangladesh team management included young batsman Mosaddek Hossain Saikat and pacer Shuvashis Roy while leaving out pacer Shafiul Islam in the 15-member squad for the Dhaka Test which was announced today.
24 October 2016, 13:46 PM

Cricket: Pakistan stretch lead in second Test

Pakistan stretch their lead over West Indies to 455 runs at lunch on the fourth day of the second Test in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
24 October 2016, 08:40 AM

World reacts to thrilling first Test between Bangladesh and England

Reactions from the cricketing fraternity as England beat Bangladesh by 22 runs to win the first Test at Chittagong.
24 October 2016, 07:58 AM

I thought like a bumblebee: England captain Alastair Cook

England skipper Alastair Cook has said that he was ‘fairly confident’ of winning the first Test against Bangladesh despite the tight scenario.
24 October 2016, 07:03 AM

Wasn’t possible for Sabbir to score all 33 runs alone

There was immense drama throughout the Test and it continued right until the final day. The last two wickets were reviewed as well; the first by England, and the second by Bangladesh. It was a sign as to just how crucial a role the Decision Review System played in this Test.
24 October 2016, 06:40 AM

Bangladesh fall short by 22 runs, England lead series 1-0

England win the first Test against Bangladesh by 22 runs and go one up in the two-match series. The second Test will be played at Dhaka on October 28.
24 October 2016, 04:20 AM